Hinkley High School - Contrails Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Students Learn About Government The Girls' and Boys, State was held at C.S.U. in Fort Collins, from June 15 through June 22, 1979. The reason that many of the participants went to the con- ference was to learn about the govern- ment and how to communicate with oth- ers that were at the conference. The girls selected for Citizens Conference were Shirley Ruben, Jacque Larson, Cindy Griffeth and Janice Borzymowski. The boys selected were Henry Higaki, Mike Harriman, Vu Dinh, and Jim Lefler. One activity at the conference was the selection of representatives for Adams and Arapahoe Counties. They also had a banquet to select the best governor and for students to run for office. The students tried to be the best by making a speech so that the people would vote for them. The participants enjoyed the conference and leamed about running the government. Vu Dinh Henry Hngaki Mrs Hazel Miller Mike Harriman Jim Lefler Academics 127 ,J-'

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ational Honor Societ Serves Hinkleyas Academic This year in the National Honor So- ciety there were thirty eight members, composed of seniors. They were required to maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade aver- age and the approval of three teachers in the areas ofa scholarship and high moral standings. The sponsor was Ms. Carolyn Becker. President, Maxine Womackg M. ...yi-. Communit Vice-President, Henry Higakig Secretary- Treasurer, Joan Brackg and Honor Role Chairman, Robin Rissler. The purpose of National Honor Society was to encourage students to keep their high academic standings and to serve the academic com- munity of Hinkley. They planned projects to help the com- munity every other month. ln October, they carved pumpkins and took them to the Children's Hospital. In December they decorated a tree and gave gifts to five children of an Aurora family. In the spring they hosted the Honors Con- vocation. li n G . if T S is' Front row, Gary Harris. Bart Chclf. Steve Thornebcrry tnon-memberj, Van Walker, Bryant Gulde, Eugene Boe, Tim Mologne, Ben Chin. Maxine Womack, Susan Schacf. Henry Higaki. Back row: Cindy Griffcth. Robin Rissler. Karen Wren, Lori Beilhart. Bob Brodin, Jackie Larson, Pam Wil- liams. Pam Suter. Sandy Hicks. Sheila Johnson. Val Walker. Ms. Carolyn Becker. 126 Academics

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Top Ten Are Competitive The competition for the top ten spots in the 1980 senior class was very stiff. Four people, Gene Boe, Cindy Griffeth, Henry Higaki and Pam Suter, tied for the num- ber one position with a grade point aver- age of 4.0. Most of the ten were com- petitive not only in academics, but also in sports. Congratulations to Hinkley's 1980 Top Ten! 128 Academics Eugene Boe was tied for number one with a G.P.A. of 4.0. Most of his spare time was centered around school activities. Gene enjoyed watching television to relax. He advised freshmen not to listen to other students and to stay ahead. Gene intends to go to C.U. or Stanford to major in engineering. Being selected to attend the Air Force Academy was one ofthe biggest thrills in number one ranked Cindy Griffeth's life. Cindy not only wants to run cross country at the Academy. but also run indoor and outdoor track. She ran every week during the summer in road races plus she water skiied. camped. fished, sewed, and danced. Cindy would like to see the incoming freshmen get more involved, but to take their education seriously. Henry Higaki was also tied for number one with a G.P.A. of 4.0. He enjoyed playing tennis, skiing, camping, and other outdoor activities during his free time, Henry advised incoming freshmen to get in- volved in school, budget their time well, and do all of their homework, or school will be a waste. Henry will major in engineering at University of Colorado next year. .. r .4 L l'm surprised that I made it all the way through maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, said number one ranked Pam Suter. Some of her hobbies were skiing, swimming, water skiing, and going to the movies. Pam would like to be a math teacher. She was accepted at the University of Northern Colo- rado and plans to go there to obtain her teaching certificate. When Pam was asked what she would tell incoming freshmen, she replied that they should get involved to make the years go faster and get to know the teachers really well. Pam commented that she liked the challenge of keeping her grade point average at 4.0 and she also liked the students, teach- ers and administrators at school.